Great British Bake Off star Dawn Hollyoak has sadly passed away at the age of 61.The much-loved baker appeared in the 2022 series of the Channel 4 show.The former IT manager, who was the sixth baker to leave the tent in her series of the TV hit, died peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones.The news was announced on the Instagram page she used to post her cooking creations with an announcement that read: "It's with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our star baker Dawn. Not only a wonderfully talented baker but first and foremost an amazing mother, grandmother, wife and friend.